Browse Product Recalls
13 consumer product safety recalls from CPSC.
Product Safety Recalls Database
Browse the complete CPSC product recall database with 13 entries. Every recall listed below was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and includes the product name, identified hazard, and available remedy. Use the filters to narrow results by year, remedy type, or keyword. Each recall links to a full detail page with manufacturer information, units sold, and specific consumer instructions.
Product Safety Recalls
Browse 13 consumer product recalls from CPSC in 1981.
| Date | Product | Hazard | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2, 1981 | Plastic table lamps | The lamps could pose a potential safety hazard if the lightbulb socket is dislodged or removed fr... | Dispose |
| Nov 16, 1981 | Baby Line plastic "crib-spring hanger brackets" | The recall is being conducted to replace the plastic brackets on about 98,000 full-sized "Baby Li... | New Instructions, Repair |
| Oct 18, 1981 | Model 320 "Kantwet Trav-L-Cribs" | The bottom of the cribs may separate from the sides, allowing an infant to fall to the floor. | Replace |
| Oct 12, 1981 | Sears men's terry cloth bathrobes | The fabric may burn rapidly if ignited after repeated washing and drying. | Refund |
| Oct 12, 1981 | Beacon Scandia model 462 and Sears model 2930 stationary bikes | Beacon and the CPSC warn that if customers ignore the products assembly instructions and neglect ... | Replace, Repair |
| Oct 4, 1981 | "Electramac" electric chain saws (EM 10, EM 12A and EM 14A) | The saw's "on/off" switch may fail to function properly, causing the chain saw to continue to run... | Repair |
| Aug 2, 1981 | Smoke detectors sold under the names Chloride Pyrotector, Archer, Masterguard... | Some of the firm's 185,000 smoke detectors manufactured from March 1, 1979 to March 15, 1981 may ... | Replace, Repair |
| Jun 8, 1981 | MMG "Miller" gas furnaces | A program to repair as many as 55,000 liquid propane and natural gas furnaces used in mobile home... | Replace, Repair |
| Apr 14, 1981 | Grace International Apparel sweatshirts | About 40,000 recreational sweatshirts made in China and distributed nationally by a New York impo... | Refund |
| Feb 26, 1981 | Teddy bears | Testing of the toy animals by CPSC showed that a substantial percentage of the noses and eyes of ... | Refund, Replace |
| Feb 1, 1981 | Lead kits for electrical test meters | More than 150,000 lead kits for electrical test meters are being recalled by Radio Shack, of Fort... | Replace |
| Jan 28, 1981 | "Unitrol" model 110 and model 200 gas controls used to regulate the flow of L... | The controls contain a potentially defective valve which could cause a gas leak and subsequent ex... | Inspect, Replace |
| Jan 25, 1981 | Snowmobile drive tracks for Kawasaki 1978 and 1979 Invader and Intruder models | When the bars become partially or completely detached from the rubber belts and when the snowmobi... | Replace |
Frequently Asked Questions
Use the search and filter tools above to look up products by name, brand, or keyword. You can also filter by year or remedy type. If you find a match, the recall notice will include details about what to do next — typically contacting the manufacturer for a free refund, replacement, or repair. The CPSC also maintains a free email alert service at cpsc.gov where you can sign up to receive notifications about new recalls.
Stop using the product immediately, especially if the recall involves a fire, choking, or laceration hazard. Follow the instructions in the recall notice to get your remedy (refund, replacement, or repair). Most recalls include a toll-free number and website where you can register. Keep the product in a safe place — do not throw it away until you have received your remedy, as you may need to return it or provide proof of disposal.
The most common hazards include fire and burn risks, choking hazards (especially in children's products), laceration and cut injuries, electric shock, fall hazards, entrapment, chemical exposure, and lead paint contamination. Fire hazards are consistently the most frequent reason for recalls, often involving lithium-ion batteries, electrical components, or flammable materials.